The best bakeries & sweet shops in Collier County

When you want the good stuff, Mr. Bentley's Homemade Ice Cream churns all-natural, old-school craft batches with a lush 17% butterfat base. They even color with beet juice instead of dyes, and the lineup of seasonal and classic flavors makes a quick scoop break feel delightfully justified.

From the Marco Island newsletter, October 16, 2026

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe nails the hometown sweet tooth with over 30 flavors of super creamy homemade ice cream, plus soft-serve, vegan and sugar-free options.

From the Bonita Springs newsletter, October 21, 2026

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

From tangy Mangonadas to over-the-top Piña Loca fruit bowls and a nostalgic Banana Split, Antojitos Y Mas churns 100% dairy, homemade ice cream in flavors like Mexican vanilla, corn, and Cookie Monster. Off the scoop, think esquites, chicharrón preparado, and Takis with tajín, chamoy, and all the fixings.

From the Naples newsletter, September 15, 2026

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

Whether you crave classic scoops or over-the-top creations, Meltz turns dessert into a mini adventure with playful specialties like their lightbulb milkshakes and other wild combos. Family-owned, super fun, and right here in Ave Maria, it’s the perfect excuse to grab a sweet fix this week.

From the Ave Maria newsletter, October 20, 2026

Suga Suga Naples Cafe is the family-run European café locals whisper about when they crave buttery, laminated croissants, burek pulled paper-thin, and espresso poured the unhurried way.

From the Naples newsletter, August 19, 2026

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

Whether it's wedding bells or a birthday candle situation, Sassy Cakes Bakery turns ideas into gorgeous custom cakes and cupcakes, with dessert bars and those dangerously fun cake push pops. Order online for easy pickup or local delivery, and yes, they even ship nationwide through Goldbelly.

From the Bonita Springs newsletter, September 10, 2026

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

Grace and Shelly's Cupcakes & Gelato keeps Naples sweet with fresh, top quality cupcakes, cakes, and pastries, plus creamy gelato and locally made ice cream. Easy pick for birthdays, office treats, or a Tuesday mood boost, and they'll handle custom orders and catering when the whole block gets hungry.

From the Naples newsletter, October 20, 2026

Cravings calling this week? Candy Grandy is the family-owned spot with a floor-to-ceiling bulk candy wall offering 300+ picks, from nostalgic 50s-80s classics to wild new finds and international goodies. Grab gift baskets, seasonal toys, and party favors, then rediscover the joy of being a kid in a candy store.

From the Naples newsletter, August 21, 2026

Epiphany Gluten Free Bakery is a 100% dedicated gluten-free bakery turning out legit pizza, cupcakes, bundt cakes, and sandwiches, plus custom cakes for every diet curveball. Dairy-free, vegan, sugar-free, keto, paleo... they’ve got you covered, and the brownies and donuts are dangerously habit-forming.

From the Naples newsletter, September 22, 2026

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

Since 1972, Vicky Bakery Ave Maria brings Miami’s classic pastelitos, flaky Cuban bread, cafecitos, and legit sandwiches to your weekday cravings. Swing by for breakfast all day, a box to share, or a custom cake that makes family gatherings sweeter, plus Refresquitos for the afternoon slump.

From the Ave Maria newsletter, September 30, 2026

MonkeyBuntz Monkey Bread Factory hits that cozy, sticky-sweet spot with warm cinnamon-caramel monkey bread cakes that pull apart like a dream. They also crank out rich fudge, craveable popcorn, and coffee or smoothies, perfect for bribes at the office or a low-key dessert night.

From the Naples newsletter, October 13, 2026

From classic vanilla to creative specials made with top-notch ingredients, Grace and Shelly's Cupcakes & Ice Cream nails the sweet spot. Swing by this week for cupcakes that actually taste homemade, plus locally made ice cream at Fifth Avenue or silky gelato at Mercato, and consider them for your next party order.

From the Naples newsletter, August 25, 2026

Craving a sugar hit that leans Naples? Tropical Taffy Naples makes salt water taffy the old-fashioned way, with classics plus cheeky alcohol-inspired “Taffy Hour” flavors, and they’ll customize colors and flavors for weddings, team events, and other neighborhood shindigs.

From the Naples newsletter, October 6, 2026

Beachin' Cakes is the neighborhood cupcake shop locals call when dessert needs to be fun, quick, and reliably delicious. Swing by for a box to brighten the office, a post-beach pick-me-up, or that birthday you definitely didn't forget until today.

From the Naples newsletter, September 29, 2026

Mercato Italiano is a local Italian lunch spot serving pastries, coffees and wine alongside fresh pastas, plus a grocery section to restock the pantry. Easy in, easy out, and reliably delicious... the kind of place you duck into once and somehow become a regular.

From the Naples newsletter, October 9, 2026

Whether you need a custom showstopper or just something flaky and sweet to brighten a Tuesday, Mikkelsen's Pastry Shop handcrafts cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, tarts, pastries, and breads from scratch using top-notch ingredients.

From the Naples newsletter, August 12, 2026

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

If you’re after real-deal European loaves and pastries that actually crackle, Landert Bread Store is baking the goods. Selected, natural ingredients, innovative recipes, and croissants you’ll accidentally finish in the car... plus it’s the retail outpost for breads top chefs, hotels, and restaurants trust.

From the Naples newsletter, September 1, 2026